JAL ended in-house dedicated-freighter operations in 2010 after it filed for bankruptcy. According to Cargo Facts, the Japanese carrier is not looking at adding freighter aircraft but is interested in expanding cargo capacity to North America through partnerships.

"In recent years, JAL has chartered freighter flights based on seasonal demand, but through this codeshare arrangement with Kalitta Air, the carrier will now offer scheduled freighter services between Asia and North America," JAL said.

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